The Biggest Battles of the Civil War cover

The Biggest Battles of the Civil War

Author: Kolpin, Molly

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2611
Points per Word 0.000191
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book describes the biggest battles of the American Civil War, including the first and second Battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg, Antietam, and Shiloh.

Quick Summary

From the chaotic first shots at Bull Run to the three-day bloodbath at Gettysburg, this book drops readers right into the middle of America's most dramatic showdowns, showing what it really felt like to be a soldier facing impossible odds. What makes kids love it is how it weaves in the personal stories of soldiers and generals, revealing the human side of history beyond just dates and facts, with every chapter ending on a cliffhanger that makes you turn the page. If your kid likes the action and historical drama of the I Survived series, they'll devour every page of this quick but powerful read. Perfect for ages 9-12 in grades 4-8, this 2,600-word book works great for book reports or just satisfying a curious mind hungry for real stories of courage.